Actually, if I am not mistaken (and yes, on rare occasions it's been known to happen), the DOT does this when light bulbs are going to be replaced; I've seen it before in other parts of the city. (Oh how weird, the Word Verification is 'light'. Swear to God!)

I certainly hope the walk signals and lights are operational soon. This intersection is very dangerous. The cross-walk to cross Cooper is not even painted. Furthermore, the lack of a stop sign makes this 2 block stretch of Cooper a virtual race course, and drivers rapidly take the turn onto 6th street without even pausing.

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